hypotonia
pronunciation
How to pronounce hypotonia in British English: UK [haɪpə'təʊnɪə]
How to pronounce hypotonia in American English: US [haɪpə'toʊnɪr]
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- Noun:
- (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic
Word Origin
- hypotonia (n.)
- 1876, medical Latin, from hypo- + Greek tonos "tone" (see tenet) + abstract noun ending -ia.
Example
- 1. Research of ct scan with hypotonia and contrast enhancement in the obstructive jaundice .
- 2. This specialty course focuses on special needs of infants and children with conditions of hypertonia and hypotonia , sensory dysfunction , gastro-intestinal issues , and visual impairments .